wherewithal

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wherewithal

Postby Klimt » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:06 am

The necessary means, especially financial means: didn't have the wherewithal to survive an economic downturn.
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Postby Perry » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:58 pm

wherewithal (adv.)
"means by which," 1535, from where + withal. The noun is first recorded 1809.
withal
"in addition," 1393, from M.E. with alle (c.1200), superseding O.E. mid ealle "wholly" (see with).
Interesting portmanteau word.
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